29th June 2009, 09:19 PM
David wrote
No,no,no. That comment isn't a criticism by any stretch of the imagination. Simply if say 3 units tender for a big bit of work (and Hungate is big) and build up the infrastructure to be able to take on the work if appointed then there will be a detrimental effect if they lose out to a competitor. ( As I understand it the Hungate tender process was particularly "competitive", but that's ancient history.)
The two other York based units, as I'm sure you know David are On-Site Archaeology and Field Archaeology Specialists. Both of which did extensive evaluation phases on the site as did the Trust. Every York company had a big investment in the Hungate site over a 10+ year lead up to the excavation.
Oh, and a consultancy that does fieldwork, MGA.
Quote:quote:I can't however accept the statement "to the detriment of the other York units who lost out" first on grounds of AUP... but the YAT are big enough to step in if they wish, the second on the grounds of... what other Units are these?
No,no,no. That comment isn't a criticism by any stretch of the imagination. Simply if say 3 units tender for a big bit of work (and Hungate is big) and build up the infrastructure to be able to take on the work if appointed then there will be a detrimental effect if they lose out to a competitor. ( As I understand it the Hungate tender process was particularly "competitive", but that's ancient history.)
The two other York based units, as I'm sure you know David are On-Site Archaeology and Field Archaeology Specialists. Both of which did extensive evaluation phases on the site as did the Trust. Every York company had a big investment in the Hungate site over a 10+ year lead up to the excavation.
Oh, and a consultancy that does fieldwork, MGA.